Biosecurity Australia Successfully Completes Flying-Fox Dispersal Activity in Home Hill
Biosecurity Australia, the appointed contractor by Council, successfully concluded its final flying-fox dispersal activity in Home Hill on Monday 29 May.
This operation aimed to address the issue of flying-foxes roosting in town and the issues raised by residents in the community.
The dispersal activity has been deemed a success, with the majority of approximately 2,000 flying-foxes choosing alternate roost sites to the northeast of the town.
A small number of flying-foxes have returned each morning however those numbers have decreased substantially.
To maintain the positive outcome achieved, Council officers will maintain a presence in the mornings from 5am to 7am to ensure that the number of flying-foxes does not begin to increase again.
Council officers will employ noise and light as deterrents to discourage the flying-foxes as part of their approach, it is important to note that pyrotechnics will not be used.
While these activities are being conducted, the community may still experience minor noise resulting from the deterrent measures.
Burdekin Shire Mayor Lyn McLaughlin encouraged local residents to remain vigilant and assist in controlling flying fox numbers in town.
“In light of the dispersal operation, private landowners are reminded that they have the right to deter flying-foxes from landing in their trees,” Cr McLaughlin said.
“Non-destructive disturbance techniques, such as the use of smoke, water sprinklers, visual deterrents such as imitation predators, bright lights, and noise from various commercial or improvised products, can be deployed to discourage flying-foxes from staying on private properties.”
For further information or inquiries, please contact Council Customer Service on 4783 9800.